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Tetradrachm In the name of Alexander III;Mesembria 175 BC - 125 BC
| Silver | 16.58 g | 33.0 mm |
| Issuer | Kingdom of Macedonia |
|---|---|
| King | Perseus (179 BC - 168 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 175 BC - 125 BC |
| Value | Tetradrachm (4) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 16.58 g |
| Diameter | 33.0 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#187742 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Zeus seated left on high-backed throne, holding eagle in his right hand and long scepter in his left. To left, helmet above ΜΑ and below throne, ΚΟ
Script: Greek
Lettering:
ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΑΛΕΞΑΝΔΡΟΥ
ΜΑ
ΚΟ
Translation: King Alexander (III, the Great)
Interesting fact
The Tetradrachm coin was used during the reign of Alexander III, also known as Alexander the Great, who was the king of the ancient Greek kingdom of Macedonia from 336 BC until his death in 323 BC. This coin was minted in the city of Mesembria, which is now modern-day Nessebar, Bulgaria. The coin's design features the image of Alexander the Great on one side and the goddess Athena on the other. It's made of silver and weighs 16.58 grams. This coin is considered a rare and valuable collector's item among numismatists today.
